Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona (born 30 June 1996[1]), known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer.
Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior to pursuing a music career as a singer, while she was attending school she signed a record deal with Rita Dee Entertainment and released Muhwalo Uya Ndemela in 2015.
[citation needed] Makhadzi was born in a small village called Ha-Mashamba Tshivhangani, just outside Elim in Limpopo province.
[11] In 2015, she attracted the attention of Rita Dee Entertainment and got signed a record deal, followed by the release of her album Muhwalo Uya Ndemela.
[citation needed] Makhadzi's breakthrough single "Matorokisi" was released in 2019, became one biggest song of her career.
The album peaked at number 2 on local iTunes/Apple Music South Africa and remained in the Top 5 for three days.
[citation needed] In 2019, Makhadzi was featured by Master KG on a song titled "Tshikwama", released off the album Jerusalema.
[12][13] After she left Rita Dee Entertainment, Makhadzi bagged a record deal with Open Mic Productions.
[16] The album features Mayten, Mampintsha, Prince Benza, Mr Brown, Gigi Lamayne, Jah Prayzah, Team Mosha, Moonchild Sanelly, FB, Charma Girl and Sho Madjozi.
[26] On 6 August Kabza De Small teased a collaboration single "Salungano" with Makhadzi on YouTube,[27] which was released on 2 September 2021.
[citation needed] In early May 2023, Makhadzi left her former record label Open Mic Production.
Towards the end of August 2024, Makhadzi announced her upcoming album Miracles Child to be released on October 7.
[46] In December 2021, Makhadzi launched Kokovha brand in collaboration with Kicks Sportwear at Mall of Africa.